Banana Pudding Trifle
This Banana Pudding Trifle is a creamy, dreamy, no-bake Southern dessert layered with vanilla wafers, fluffy pudding, sweet bananas, and homemade whipped cream. It's a stunning showstopper that’s easy to assemble and even easier to love.
Equipment
- Trifle Bowl
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1.5 cups heavy cream for whipped topping
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp sugar for sweetening whipped cream
- 4 bananas sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Whisk together milk, instant pudding mix, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Chill for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside 1/3 for topping.
- Gently fold the remaining whipped cream into the pudding mixture until fully blended and light.
- Layer vanilla wafers, pudding mixture, and sliced bananas in a trifle bowl. Repeat layers until the bowl is filled.
- Add sugar to reserved whipped cream and spread on top of trifle. Garnish with crushed wafers or banana slices.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
Use just-ripe bananas and whole milk for best results. Trifle can be assembled a day in advance and kept chilled until serving.